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Old 03-22-2023, 07:06 AM
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Hi,
I am thinking about getting Quantum Fiber internet service, & I would like to purchase my own gateway/ modem router. Can anyone currently using Quantum fiber tell me about their modem router? I have been searching on Amazon but Amazon keeps splashing up pages & pages of Cable modems & my understanding is NO cable modem will work with fiber optic. Does your modem router need a phone jack? Can you tell me the make & model number?

Thanks for your help.
you can do what the others suggest....HOWEVER read on -

I'll preface this with my IT background of 46 years. ..with that said -

Quatum is fantastic, I've never had any outage at all. I do run 1G fiber and due to that if you want full bandwdith pretty much all these other "solutions" won't get it for you. (I'll say I read 5 and said you have to be kidding...) The problem with stock solutions is output, ANY modem/router offered by any provider doesn't transmit enough/fast enough. Therefore you won't get full bandwidth at your devices.

You'll also need something that handles the fiber signal, as in converts it. some have this built in others don't. Convert at box, convert at modem. either or. However you'll also need to keep in mind that the supplied modem/router CAN be used as only a modem (bridging) Which is what I typically do these days as it's just easier. Once past the modem part the rest is straight forward.

I run Orbi units in a mesh that gives me full bandwidth on wifi. Range is very good, and also the security options. Although security is really up to you more than the device. The units are not cheap my any means, but you can do the 2 pack or 3 pack. This allows you to put the satellite units around the house which remedies signal strength issues.

All in all, I run a large amount of heavy demand devices and have never had any issue under this configuration.

Side note - don't set up QOS on any device, I see many do it and then wonder why things are slow, the minor league players of the industry can't do what the big guys do.
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